轉會傳聞：Gervinho, Foster, Samba, Parker

Transfer Rumour Review: Gervinho, Foster, Samba, Parker
by Red Detective
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Welcome to RedDetective’s brand-new Transfer Rumour Review column.
歡迎來到 RedDetective 的轉會傳聞專欄

The weekly feature promises to look at a handful of players linked with
Arsenal in the past seven days, giving you the chance to have your say on
which star you would like to see in a Gunners shirt.
每週會固定檢視過去七天內傳聞會加入 Arsenal 的球員八卦，讓你也能一同發表自己的
觀點，來說說你認為哪些球星會穿上槍手的球衣。

Feel free to leave your transfer rumour views in the comments section below.
歡迎留下你對轉會得看法。



Gervinho (23, Forward, Lille):
(23歲，前鋒，法甲Lille)

Don’t be fooled by the name he isn’t Brazilian, he’s from the Ivory Coast. His real name is Gervais Yao Kouassi and he has exceptional ability. In fact Gervinho’s dribbling skill and step-over’s earned him the nickname. Like the current crop of Ivory Coast forward’s he has pace, skill and a wiry strong frame. A key asset that will ultimately earn him a move to a big club is his versatility. He also is in the same position that Ashley Young and Samir Nasri are, he has just a year left on his contract so this would be an affordable transfer.
別被他的名字而誤以為他是巴西球員，實際上他是象牙海岸籍的球員。全名為 Gervais Yao Kouassi 且有著傑出的能力。事實上，Gervinho 因盤球技術和跨步過人而得名。就如當前象牙海岸國家隊的前鋒球員們，他有著速度、技術、以及強壯的體格。之所以有機會轉向大型球會的關鍵在於他的多樣性。同時也能踢像 Ashley Young 和 Nasri 所在的陣容位置，目前還剩下一年的合同，所以這應為價格上可以接受的轉會對象。

From a tactical perspective, I regard Gervinho as a combination of Arshavin’s skill and Walcott’s power, although probably lacking the top class potency of both. Rumours say the Ivory Coast international will only sign for a team playing Champions League football, which would rule Spurs out of the running and push Arsenal straight into it. I see this one probably happening, if a certain diminutive Russian moves on since Gervinho is capable of playing on the wing.
從戰術的觀點來看，我認為 Gervinho 有著 Arshavin 技術 & Walcott 衝擊力之兩者的綜合，雖然不比他們兩人在足球界的影響力。傳聞指出這名象牙海岸籍球員只願加入能踢歐冠的球隊，因此 Spurs 確定出局而 Arsenal 機會大增。我認為這筆交易可能發生，但前提是離去機會極微的俄羅斯人 Arshavin 真的離開且 Gervinho 取代了他來踢邊鋒位置。


Ben Foster (28, Goalkeeper, Birmingham):
(28歲，門將，英超 Birmingham)

Ben Foster is not coming to Arsenal. He could not hack England set up and did not excel at Manchester United either. Why on earth would a 28 year old decide to withdraw from England? To prolong a club career, he says. I think the truth is he knows he is probably third choice at best, lacks the talent to displace Hart and is intimidated by big personalities with bigger salaries (I do not do fence-sitting when I can help it).
Ben Foster 不會來 Arsenal。既進不了英格蘭國家隊的球員名單，也無法勝任曾在 ManUtd 的表現。為何這世上會有正值28歲的球員，毅然決定退出英格蘭國家隊呢？根據他的說法是為了延長在俱樂部的表現。我認為事實是，他深知自己最好也只能在第三門將的位置，既沒有 Hart 的天份，也膽怯拿高薪所需要的優異表現。（如果我能做的話，我是不會猶豫不決的。）

Szczesny in comparison may well make just as many maybe more errors between now and his maturity in two or so years, but has a personality that dusts himself off. I consider Foster too much of a nice guy, easily bruised and hurt by criticism. He is looked after at Birmingham and should stay and become a club legend there. Foster, in conclusion, is a likeable professional and in my view a better player than Fabianski but were I him, I would not think coming to Arsenal with no guarantee of being first choice a great career move. Not going to happen.
相較之下，Szczesny 就有較多的容錯機會，且有兩年之多的機會讓他成長，但卻有著門將特質讓他不必去擔心這些。我認為 Foster 像個太過拘謹的乖乖牌，容易被一點點的批評就內心受創。在 Birmingham 他備受關照，也會留下來並成為球隊的傳奇。總的來說，Foster 是個討喜的職業球員，甚至在我來看是個比 Fabianski 好一些的球員，但我若是他的話，我不會做出加入 Arsenal 這樣受重視的職涯轉換又沒有第一門將的保障。所以，啥也不會發生。


Christopher Samba (27, Defender, Blackburn):
(27歲，後衛，英超 Blackburn)

I used to have a controversial opinion that I would be too afraid to have voiced on Twitter for fear of being shot down in flames. I suspected at one time that Wenger detested the football being played by teams such as Stoke and Birmingham to the extent that he, in the privacy of his own home, would refuse to watch their football. I thought for this reason he had no appreciation for the value of the players and would not ever consider signing a player like Samba. I changed my mind when I heard Arsenal tried to buy Phil Jones, the more talented of the two centre backs at Blackburn. I consider Samba to be a player who plays the kind of football that Arsenal are incapable of playing. A rugged, efficient and physical game far removed from all things Wenger. Now it appears the rumours are Arsenal are considering a bid. I find this hard to believe. Why allow him to sign a new deal at Rovers, which will only serve to increase his value? Wenger could have moved to buy him in January as well.
我過去有著爭議性的想法，使得我不敢在 Twitter 發聲免得被責備的聲浪給擊沉。我曾有過懷疑，認為 教授 討厭像 Stoke 和 Birmingham 在足球風格上的表現，就算在主場之際也不會去看他們的表現如何（而調整戰術）。我會這麼想是因為 教授 從未欣賞這些球員們的價值所在，甚至也沒有去考慮簽下像 Samba 這樣的球員。我之所以會改觀，是當我得知 Arsenal 曾試著去簽下 Phil Hones，這名在 Blackburn 的中後衛裡較為突出的球員。我認為 Samba 能負責 Arsenal 過去所不能應付的踢球風格。利用硬碰硬、有效率、並善用體格優勢的比賽風格，是不存在於 教授 的執教風格裡。現在傳出 Arsenal 有意出價買他。我不太相信這傳聞。為何讓他留在 Rover 簽下新合同而讓他身價高漲？教授 本該在一月的時候就買下他了！

I like Samba, and I think certain proponents of this type of signing have a good argument. He is big, maybe even if he were an amateur Rugby player, and would relish leading a backline at Arsenal seriously lacking in the bicep department. However, I do not see this transfer happening on two grounds. One; Blackburn have a lot of money and he now has a long contract. No reason to sell. Two; I have concerns about his distribution. He is not a natural passer from the back in the vein of Rio Ferdinand, Johann Djourou or Koscielny. The problem when you have one talented passer at centre back and another who is less capable is that attacker’s on the opposite team target the stronger player in possession to force him to give the ball to the weaker one. Leaving the weaker passer in possession with a high line forces that same player to hit a long ball, and in most cases in Arsenal’s case, this results in loss of the ball. One can easily see this formula taking place at Arsenal were this signing made. During the late 1990’s Chelsea had a slim, skilled passer of the ball called Frank Lebouef. Flawless in possession, he was harried on the ball he passed to his muscular partner at centre-back – Michael Duberry. Duberry would then receive the ball and hit it forward with little accuracy resulting in loss of possession. Therefore, for reasons mentioned I view the Samba signing as an unlikely one, and probably a player worth avoiding.
我欣賞 Samba，我也認為希望簽下他的擁護者會有更好的觀點。他身材高大，或許他還曾經是個橄欖球員，多少能緩解 Arsenal 後防缺少強壯二頭肌的危機。但我仍認為有兩個原因使得這轉會不會實現：第一、Blackburn 有著豐厚的資金且他也簽下了新的長期合同。沒理由會賣掉他。第二、我關注過他的表現。他不像 Rio Ferdinand、Johann Djourou、或 Koscielny 這類的後衛有著絕佳的傳球力。問題是當你有著傳球力絕佳、另一名稍弱的後衛群在防線上，敵隊的進攻球員就會去迫使較強壯的持球後衛傳給體格較弱的後衛。而被逼上火線、體格較弱的持球後衛不得不趕緊長傳，就如 Arsenal 經常發生的典型案例，最後會送出持球權。我們可以想見，若是簽下這樣的球員，Arsenal 的陣容就可能會發生這慘案。在90'年代晚期，Chelsea 有著瘦小、傳球精湛的 Frank Lebouef。有著完美的控球，當他急於傳球給同是中後衛、體格強壯的同伴－Michael Duberry。Deburry 接到球通常就以精準度低的前傳導致送出對方持球權。因此由上述觀點來看，Samba 是不可能加盟的，甚至最好避免使用。


Scott Parker (30, Midfielder, West Ham):
(30歲，中場球員，英超 West Ham)

I like him, and he might just be the poll winner if you asked every Arsenal fan who they would want of all the players currently being linked with the club. He is not a marquee, high value, shirt seller of a signing but undoubtedly would bring a forcefulness of character. Having played alongside John Terry and Alan Shearer, I have no doubt that Parker has learned and studied the leader he wanted to become. Parker is an immense character, a genuine man that stood up when the players in the team he is still contracted to – a decent squad – forgot they were professionals and lost their confidence.
我欣賞他，若你問大部分的槍迷你希望傳聞的哪位加盟，Scott Parker 可能會是第一名。沒有矚目的名氣、高不可攀的價位、或是引進後成為球衣賣最好的球員，但無疑會帶來勇者無懼的精神特質。曾和 John Terry 以及 Alan Shearer 共事，我相信 Parker 有從中學到成為球隊領導人的訣竅。Parker 有著廣大的影響力，是個名符其實的球員，只要站在場上就會盡力成為像樣的球員，而不會去在意隊裡同伴是職業球員或士氣下降。

Alongside Jack Wilshere he can play in front of Arsenal’s back four and replace Alex Song as first choice. Song gives away stupid fouls, and whilst he might have improved tremendously, he strikes me as a pedestrian paced and lazy character. Give Parker a contract and chance to do his UEFA coaching badges when he wants to. The player that Parker most reminds me of is not a midfielder but Carlos Puyol. At the minimum you are signing someone who lives properly, refuses to give up and demands total effort.
加上 Jack Wilshere 能負責四名後衛前的防守中場以及取代 Alex Song 成為第一順位。Song 有時會犯下愚蠢的犯規，即使他能改善得很好，他仍讓我覺得像是個有慵懶路人般的速度以及懶散的特質。給 Parker 一份合同，也給他機會去考取 UEFA 執教的徽章。像 Parker 這樣的球員讓我印象最深刻的是，他不像是個中場球員，卻像是 Barca 的 Carlos Puyol。若要簽下其他球員，至少要有像他有穩定的出場、不放棄、全力以赴的精神才可。

Unfortunately, recent information from Daily Mirror journalist John Cross would indicate Wenger has doubts about him and he is destined for Tottenham. In all likelihood Wenger does not want to add to his squad a player on the wrong side of 30 years old who would want a 3 year deal. This deal is unlikely to happen based on the rumours doing the rounds right now.
不幸的是，最近《鏡報》專欄記者 John Cross 指出教授質疑他的能力，且他最終有可能加入 Tottenham。最主要的原因應是 教授 不想使用30歲的球員在錯誤的陣容位置上，且又要求三年合同。這筆交易也看來不可能成真，正是因為這個傳聞又回到了原點。